Friday, January 30, 2015

Minutes of Meeting of Jan.22, 2015

Minutes of Meeting of Jan.22, 2015

1. Call to Order: Iles opened the meeting at 9:30am with the Pledge of Allegiance. Then shared some jokes and stories.

2. Host/Hostess: Barb L. and Susan D.: Welcomed back Jane and Joan and visitors Kate and Don (friends of Rich and Val). Barb reminded us of signup sheet for Greenhouse tour on 01/28/2015 and Girl Scout Cookies order form.

3. Vice-President: Larry L.: We have 107 members. Changes to bi-laws regarding dues, passed in Nov. of last year have been emailed. Printed copies are also available here today.

4. Secretary: Jennette T.: Minutes of 01/15/2015 were approved and accepted. 44 members in attendance today. Reminder to members if emailed minutes not received to speak with Jen after meeting.

5. Treasurer: Carol: The annual report was presented in detail. We currently have a balance of $1,381. Annual dues need to be paid by the end of this month and they are $24.00 per member.

6. Coordinators’ Reports:

a. Refreshments: Coffee and pastries are 1.00 each.

b. Sunshine: Nancy P.: a.) No significant changes to report.

c. Historian: Magda: absent.

d. Philanthropy: Dorie Z.: John will be bringing food and donations to Marana Food Bank Mon. or Wed. of next week. Gladys donated 6 bags of lemons from her tree.

e. Busybody: Gladys P.: If there are any changes in a member’s emergency information, please let Gladys know. Also, if anyone has greeting cards for St. Jude’s Ranch, please give those to Gladys by the end of this month.

7. Activities: Rose M.: There are six sign up sheets for various activities. Reminded all of Dinner at Guiseppe’s on Friday and La Encantada Fine Art Festival this weekend (an on your own activity). See agenda for upcoming activities. Gaslite Theater has one spot on waiting list. If interested see Jen (for Linda/Sandy)

8. Group Concerns/Good of the Group: a.) LaNeta P. reported (in JoAnn,s absence) on yesterday’s hike at 7 Falls. 15 attended . There was lots of water too. No information on next hike location. b.) Richard R. reminded us of the pick boards for Super Bowl. c.) Larry informed group of - Dispose a-med prescription drug take back event by Marana Police Dept. on Feb 14, 2015 10am to Noon at 3901 W Ina Rd. near Target.d.) the board will be meeting shortly to discuss outstanding rules of records maintenance

9. Thought of the Day: Sandy P.: Jen closed the meeting for Sandy with a "thought".

10. Adjournment: Iles: The meeting was adjourned.